Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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